CVE-2006-7036: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in register.php for Andys Chat 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-7036 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting andys chat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in register.php for Andys Chat 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the action parameter. NOTE: this issue was announced by an unreliable researcher, but the vendor is no longer distributing the product, so the original claims can not be evaluated.

Why this priority

Critical severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: andys chat

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-23 03:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

andys chat andys chat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy andys-chat || rpm -q andys-chat || andys-chat --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison andys-chat sudo apt install andys-chat=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5> sudo apt-mark hold andys-chat

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list andys-chat sudo dnf downgrade andys-chat-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5> sudo dnf versionlock add andys-chat

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-7036?

andys chat: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-7036 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7036 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-7036 affect?

CVE-2006-7036 affects andys chat. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in register.php for Andys Chat 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the action parameter. NOTE: this issue was announced by an unreliable researcher, but the vendor is no longer

How urgent is CVE-2006-7036?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity

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